The American Dream



The American Dream

Introduction

The American dream can be defined as equality of opportunity and freedom that allows all U.S. residents reach their goals in life only with their effort and determination. Today, this idea first expressed in 1931 by James Truslow Adams, refers to that prosperity depends on your skills and your work, and not in a rigid social hierarchy, although the meaning of the phrase has changed throughout U.S. history. Components of the "American Dream" are also the ideal of equality before the law, regardless of ethnic origin and social status, as well as the general reverence for all Americans character models and heroes. The idea of The American Dream by Richard Todd in 1997 focused on the what it takes to be rich, what brings you on top and what keeps the poor people at bottom. The American dream has been focusing more on getting richer rather than creating equality in the society with respect to living standard, education, job etc.

Discussion

James Truslow Adams was born in 1878 and is counted as one of the greatest writers in the history of America. He was the writer of a lot of popular books such as the family in 1930. He was considered a s freelance writer who produced some excellent and scholarly work in writing regarding the history of America and idealism and beliefs of an American. New England is also one of the writings of the author (Nevins, A., 1968).

The main idea of the American dream by the James is the dream of a place i.e. America where life of every person is good, healthy, enjoyable and colorful. This land possess equal opportunities for every person regardless of sex, age, race etc. depending upon his or her abilities and skills truly. This idea favors the equality amongst every ...